Merle Gelsheimer Obituary
We are sad to announce that on July 13, 2024, at the age of 93, Merle Gelsheimer of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, born in Springfield, Missouri passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Merle Gelsheimer to pay them a last tribute.
In the sacred silence of farewell, Merle is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that his light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of his loved ones. And as his memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Merle's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Henry Gelsheimer and Mora Cain Gelsheimer; and his daughter Jan Slusher. He is survived by: his children, David Gelsheimer (Tara) of Benton, Laura Gant (Russ) of West Plains and Cheryl Cooper of Farmington, Arkansas; and his siblings, Ronald Gelsheimer of Springfield and Trula Shipman of Joplin. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to Crown Hospice.
